Extraordinary Women Radio Kami Guildner

Happy Spring! I hope you're all feeling the energetic shifts that this time of year brings and embracing them fully in your business endeavors.



Today, I am thrilled to introduce you to my extraordinary friend, Rachel Jane Groover. She opens up about her newest book, "Unshakable Inner Peace," offering profound insights from her personal journey and the invaluable lessons she's learned along the way. We'll explore the concept of unshakable inner peace, uncover common pitfalls faced by spiritual seekers, and discover actionable principles to cultivate spiritual awakening in our own lives.







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Rachael Jayne Groover discusses the journey behind her new book "Unshakable Inner Peace" and the transformative experiences that led to its creation.

The transition from psychological development to a deeper realm of spiritual awakening.

The challenges and rewards of letting go of ego identity to embrace true peace.

The significance of having a receptive body and energy field to truly perceive and interact with the world.

The challenge of aligning seemingly opposing movements of strengthening the self and losing the self in the spiritual awakening process.

Know more about The Awakened School, which Rachael Jayne and her husband have been developing over the past few years.



Rachael Jayne Groover is the Founder of The Awakened School®. This is a community who love having an elevated conversation on spiritual awakening, human potential, and entrepreneurship. Not only is Rachael Jayne a best-selling author of three transformative books, a TEDx speaker, and Inc5000 CEO – but she is also the creator of the Art of Feminine Presence® training, a revolutionary program that has been taught worldwide to over 13,000 women in the last 13 years.

“The more you can get distance of just watching, just witnessing your thoughts, emotions, sensations, the more peaceful you get.” ~Rachael Jayne Groover

To learn more about Rachael Jayne, you can visit her website, you can also connect with her on Facebook, LinkedIn and Instagram.



Rachael Jayne Groover's Show Notes

Today, we’re tackling a topic that all of us have experienced at some time in our lives: burnout. It’s a pervasive issue across all sectors of society, but the good news is, there are simple, actionable steps that you can begin today. To guide us through this process, I'm thrilled to introduce Avery Thatcher.



She began her career as an ICU Registered Nurse, where she witnessed firsthand how many of her patients' severe health issues were linked to chronic stress. Driven by a desire to shift from reactive to proactive care, Avery stepped away from the ICU to launch her own business focused on helping high achievers prevent and reverse the negative health effects of stress.



Today, Avery will share not only practical tips to kickstart your recovery from burnout but also her personal story, which might just be the survival guide someone out there needs. So let’s dive into this vital conversation and learn how we can better manage our stress and reclaim our health and vitality.







In This Episode:



Join Avery Thatcher on an illuminating journey from registered nurse to stress management coach, unveiling the inception of "Becoming Avery" and its profound impact.

Dive into Avery's pioneering approach to wellness practices and medical insights, prioritizing self-compassion and embracing acceptance for holistic well-being.

Explore the nuanced differences between stress and burnout, gaining valuable insights into their diverse manifestations and implications for personal health.

Empower yourself with the ability to identify early signs of burnout, equipping you with proactive self-care strategies to navigate life's challenges with resilience.

Discover the concept of energy batteries, including physical, mental, emotional, and fulfillment energy, and learn how to optimize their balance for optimal vitality.

Elevate your self-care routine with practical strategies, including effective techniques to regularly switch off the stress response and promote holistic well-being.



Avery Thatcher specializes in empowering clients to reclaim their health and vitality through a holistic approach encompassing mindset strategies, embodiment practices, meditation, philosophy, and yoga. With a focus on supporting highly sensitive high achiever individuals who have encountered major setbacks, Avery offers personalized one-on-one sessions and leads the transformative group coaching program, the Mindset Reboot Program.

“Burnout is not a stress management problem, it is an energy management problem.” ~Avery Thatcher

To learn more about Avery, you can visit her website, you can also connect with her on LinkedIn and Instagram.



Avery Thatcher's Show Notes

In a world where stress seems ever-present, managing this inevitable part of life with grace and ease is crucial. Today, we delve into this vital topic with a special guest, Rebecca Vigelius. Her journey through high-stress environments led to a significant personal shift, culminating in her role as a certified holistic stress coach and behavior change specialist. With extensive experience as a TV news producer, communications executive, and microagency owner, Rebecca navigated these challenging environments, gaining profound insights into stress management. Now, she empowers countless individuals, particularly women, to conquer burnout and stop overthinking. Rebecca challenges the notion that chronic stress and exhaustion are essential elements of success, advocating for a shift in perspective. She shares insights on expanding stress-handling capacity and breaking free from restrictive rules to thrive in all aspects of life.







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Follow Rebecca's inspiring journey as she transitions from the corporate world to becoming a stress management coach, embodying personal growth and empowerment.

Discover effective methods for regulating the nervous system and embracing a fully present life.

Learn about the significance of recognizing and addressing stress-related behaviors such as sleep procrastination and emotional eating, and how they impact overall well-being. 

Gain insights into the value of practicing awareness and slowing down to manage stress responses.

Learn how regular practice of stress regulation techniques can expand stress capacity, enabling individuals to navigate life's challenges with resilience and ease.

Explore how societal expectations and cultural conditioning contribute to distinct stress experiences for women and the importance of setting boundaries and challenging norms around stress acceptance.



Rebecca Vigelius is the Founder and CEO of Rested Edge Wellness, a coaching and consulting company helping high-performing executives and entrepreneurs take charge of their stress so their work and lives thrive. After 20+ years in high-stress, high-stakes roles including TV news producer, Communications Executive, and micro agency owner, Rebecca finally solved her decade-long struggle with chronic stress by focusing on her inner operating system. As a certified holistic stress coach and behavior change specialist, she’s helped hundreds of women beat burnout, overcome overthinking, and wake up feeling like themselves again.

“Stress mastery is an inside job.” ~Rebecca Vigelius

To learn more about Rebecca, you can visit her website, you can also connect with her on LinkedIn and Instagram.



Rebecca Vigelius's Show Notes

I'm thrilled to introduce Andrea Nakayama, a transformative figure in functional medicine and holistic health. Andrea leads a global movement in reclaiming ownership of health through her innovative approach. Inspired by personal tragedy, she empowers practitioners worldwide to become trusted health partners, offering personalized solutions for complex health challenges. Andrea's work at the forefront of combatting the chronic illness epidemic, using systems biology, mental models, and root cause methodology, has garnered recognition from both clients and clinicians alike. Her unwavering commitment to the healing potential of food and holistic health practices serves as a beacon of hope for those seeking a path to wellness.







 



In This Episode:



Explore Andrea's journey as she recognizes her calling in bridging gaps in conventional medicine, embracing a career in functional nutrition.

Understand the significance of holistic self-care, emphasizing the value of nurturing your body beyond restrictive diets or lifestyle interventions.

Discover the three non-negotiable aspects of health: sleep, digestive health, and blood sugar balance.

Uncover the escalating prevalence of chronic illnesses attributed to factors like increased exposure to environmental insults.

Learn about the three primary roots underlying chronic conditions and their role in the development and progression of health challenges.

Recognize how modern lifestyles, marked by busyness, poor dietary habits, inadequate sleep, and excessive exposure to artificial light, contribute to the overall burden on individual health.



 



Andrea Nakayama, a Functional Medicine Nutritionist and educator, leads a global movement reclaiming ownership of health through her revolutionary approach. As host of the 15-Minute Matrix Podcast and founder of Functional Nutrition Alliance, she applies systems biology, mental models, and root cause methodology to combat the chronic illness epidemic. Inspired by personal tragedy, she empowers practitioners worldwide to become trusted health partners, offering personalized solutions and becoming a beacon of hope for those facing complex health challenges.

“Our soul, spirit, and messages flourish and thrive when our body is in harmony.” ~Andrea Nakayama

 



To learn more about Andrea, you can visit her website, you can also connect with her on Facebook, LinkedIn and Instagram.



Andrea Nakayama's Show Notes

In our recent episodes, we've delved into the realms of sales, money, and raising capital, uncovering the strategies and mindsets that drive success. Today, we're continuing this enlightening trend by diving into the intricate psychology of money with our esteemed guest, Joyce Marter. She shares the journey of how she built her successful business and how she became fascinated with the psychology of money. We'll explore the vital connection between mental health and financial wealth, offering insights into how we can all cultivate a mindset for prosperity.







 



In This Episode:



Dive into Joyce Marter's insightful journey as she shares her wisdom as both an entrepreneur and therapist, offering profound lessons on the psychology of money.

Explore how your sense of self-worth and self-acceptance can pave the way for financial abundance.

Unlock the transformative power of seeking guidance and support and discover valuable insights through business valuations and financial consultations.

Reflect on the diverse influences of your upbringing and background on your relationship with money, acknowledging the richness and complexity of your own financial narrative.

Embrace self-compassion as a vital tool in navigating mental health challenges, recognizing that it's okay to struggle and seek support amidst the entrepreneurial journey.



 



Joyce Marter is a licensed psychotherapist, entrepreneur, international keynote speaker, and a mental health thought leader. She founded, built, and successfully sold a multimillion-dollar outpatient mental health company. Joyce has served several professional counseling board presidencies on a state and regional level and worked as adjunct faculty at The Family Institute at Northwestern University for fifteen years. She is a contributor to Psychology Today, MoneyGeek, Choosing Therapy, and more. Joyce is the author of The Financial Mindset Fix: A Mental Fitness Program for an Abundant Life, which has been published in four languages and received eight book awards in 2023. She is renowned globally as a mental health thought leader specializing in the psychology of success and is featured routinely in the media in outlets such as CNN, MSN, Forbes, The Wall Street Journal, and MTV.



 

“Who we are is our light within, and the success and money can come and go, but we are always worthy.” ~Joyce Marter

 



To learn more about Joyce, you can visit her website, you can also connect with her on Facebook, LinkedIn and Instagram.



Joyce Marter's Show Notes

Today, I'm honored to welcome Gayle Jennings O'Byrne, a visionary change-maker and leader in the tech industry. She shares her remarkable journey founding Wocstar Capital, the Wocstar Fund, and the Wocstar Academy, shedding light on the challenges and triumphs of raising capital as a woman, particularly as a woman of color in tech. With women receiving a mere fraction of venture capital funding, a statistic even more dismal for women of color, Gayle's insights into navigating these waters are more crucial than ever. She'll delve into the trenches of raising capital, offering her seasoned perspective on how women entrepreneurs can effectively access the capital they rightfully deserve. Get ready to be inspired by Gayle's wisdom and strategies as we explore the path to equitable funding in the tech industry.







 



In This Episode:



Explore Gayle's personal journey and the motivations driving her commitment to empowering women entrepreneurs.

Understand the crucial role you play in raising capital as a woman and the specific challenges you face, especially in a volatile economic climate and amidst pervasive gender stereotypes.

Learn actionable strategies tailored to your needs, including running targeted campaigns, conducting thorough investor research, and effectively communicating your funding requests.

Understand the importance of self-care throughout your fundraising journey. 

Emphasize the value of building authentic relationships, demonstrating empathy, and connecting on a human level to foster trust and meaningful connections with investors.

Discover the significance of finding purpose and creating impact through your entrepreneurial endeavors.



 



Gayle Jennings O'Byrne is a prominent figure in the world of venture capital, serving as CEO of Wocstar Capital and co-founder of the Wocstar Fund, which focuses on investing in women of color tech entrepreneurs. With over 30 years of experience in Wall Street, technology, philanthropy, and professional speaking, Gayle's impressive background includes roles at JPMorgan and involvement in groundbreaking educational initiatives like Cinema High School. She is recognized for her leadership in various publications and has received prestigious awards, including the U.S. Presidential Lifetime Achievement Award and the Tri-Delta Woman of Achievement Award. Gayle is also dedicated to addressing systemic underinvestment in women of color fund managers through initiatives like the Ally Capital Collab. Additionally, she is involved in the arts, serving as an associate producer of Broadway plays and investing in acclaimed productions.



 

“We get up because of the women, the inclusive diverse teams and the technology we want to see in the world.” ~Gayle Jennings O'Byrne

 



To learn more about Gayle, you can visit her website, you can also connect with her on Facebook, LinkedIn and Instagram.



Gayle Jennings O'Byrne's Show Notes